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Meenakshi Natarajan has accused the BJP of manipulating the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha election after her nomination was rejected over a Telangana court matter. The row has sharpened the political contest before the June 18 election, with Congress and the BJP trading charges over disclosure rules and fairness.

Security forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) killed at least 27 people even as they did everything possible to foil a protest. Some 100 km to the east, engineers in Jammu and Kashmir celebrated the Zojila Tunnel breakthrough. The two developments show the divergent trajectories taken by two Kashmirs divided by the Line of Control (LoC).

For the past year, the crash of Air India Flight 171 has divided aviation commentary into two stark camps: cockpit action and technical malfunction. As we approach the one-year anniversary of the tragedy that took place in Ahmedabad, it is time we got some concrete answers.

Hon'ble Prime Minister Modi Ji has given the people not only schemes and programs but also a clear goal, a broad vision, and a national resolve filled with confidence. He has instilled the belief that India is not merely a land of possibilities but also a land of achievements.

US President Donald Trump-linked crypto ventures generated about $2.3 billion for his family. It said more than a million investors lost roughly as much, underscoring the gap between promoter gains and buyer risk.

Neeraj Sharma, an India-born CEO convicted of H-1B visa fraud, is among 17 naturalised Americans who are set to lose their citizenship as the Trump administration launches the largest denaturalisation drive in recent US history.

Bleeding rating points and fresh off a bruising Norway Chess campaign, World Champion D Gukesh opens up about the devastating psychological toll of climbing the peak too early.

The new tax regime doesn't necessarily close every tax-saving opportunity. Although most popular deductions are no longer available, a few vital benefits are still in place that can help lower your taxable income.

One of the first major initiatives announced by the Vijay-led TVK government was the creation of the Singappenn Special Task Force, a dedicated unit aimed at strengthening the safety of women and children across the state.

US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East shows no signs of abating as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday morning said it launched Shahed-136 drones against the US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, describing the strike as retaliation for recent US attacks on Iranian infrastructure. The claim followed a warning from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi that Tehran would respond to US military action. Meanwhile, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it conducted "self-defence" strikes on Iranian air-defence systems, radar installations and ground-control sites near the Strait of Hormuz after the reported downing of a US Army Apache helicopter. Washington characterised the operation as a proportional response to attacks on US forces and commercial shipping, while Iran portrayed it as further escalation. Both sides have exchanged competing claims over the effectiveness of their strikes, underscoring the fragility of ongoing diplomatic efforts. Separately, Israeli operations in Lebanon continue, with recent air and drone strikes reported in southern Lebanon and near Beirut amid renewed tensions with Hezbollah, further complicating regional stability. Follow indiatoday.tech for the latest updates.

Starlink's India entry has reportedly hit a roadblock, with security agencies withholding final clearance over concerns linked to its global operations and the reported use of its terminals during the Iran conflict.

A viral social media post about a Class 8 student's Rs 2.5 lakh school trip to Japan has revived a familiar debate: when educational experiences start costing more than education itself. The amount is so large that it could cover the annual fees of a Kendriya Vidyalaya student for more than two decades.

Trinamool Congress MPs are aware of the massive backlash that local party leaders are facing in West Bengal. Public fury, erosion of support and an enabling BJP is reportedly making over 20 TMC MPs ditch Mamata Banerjee and side with the NDA.

Authorities have charged a 30-year-old Sudanese asylum seeker with attempted murder after the attack, which left the man fighting for his life and ignited public anger that spilled onto the streets.

Nasa has named Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio and Andre Douglas for Artemis III. Their mission will carry out key docking tests and gather data for future lunar expeditions.

Pakistan has launched six Earth-observation satellites in 16 months with substantial Chinese support. The growing constellation is seen as strengthening Islamabad's ability to monitor Indian territory and strategic activity.

Every flare-up in the Strait of Hormuz sends shockwaves through global energy markets. Could a proposed 2,000-km undersea pipeline from Oman to Gujarat help India break free from that vulnerability? Let's find out.

Veteran Tamil filmmaker Bharathiraja died in Chennai on Monday after prolonged ill health. He was 85. More details regarding the funeral are awaited.